Sr Food Manufacturing Process Engineer Program Manager

Amazon is seeking an experienced Food Manufacturing Process Engineer Program Manager to lead complex cross-functional programs that optimize our food manufacturing processes and drive operational excellence. This role combines deep process engineering expertise with strategic program management to deliver transformative solutions across our food manufacturing operations.

Key job responsibilities

Program Leadership

Manage the lifecycle of complex cross-functional programs with significant impact on food manufacturing operations spanning multiple sites organizations or geographies

Define and own program strategy including mission vision tenets and objectives for food manufacturing process improvements

Lead large-scale initiatives focused on manufacturing process optimization quality improvement cost reduction and capacity enhancement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational and ergonomic risk while ensuring food safety and quality standards

Contribute to OP1 / OP2 narratives and own organizational goals related to manufacturing excellence

Process Engineering Excellence

Define develop and optimize food manufacturing processes to meet design intent reliability specifications compliance requirements and manufacturability standards

Conduct process reviews risk assessments (PFMEA) and provide manufacturing DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback

Design and validate manufacturing processes with cost effectiveness and robustness

Develop and qualify final assembly test and packaging (FATP) production processes

Partner with equipment vendors to design manufacturing processes line layouts and equipment specifications

Identify mitigate and resolve technical risks in manufacturing processes proactively

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

Partner with operations teams engineering teams quality assurance food safety finance and external suppliers to determine project priorities

Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups

Establish high-quality relationships with site and regional leadership

Drive mindful discussions that lead to crisp decisions balancing competing interests and trade-offs

Communicate progress challenges and outcomes effectively through narratives presentations and status reports

Data-Driven Decision Making

Analyze manufacturing data and metrics to drive process improvements and cost reduction

Regularly review performance metrics and proactively seek improved data mechanisms for visibility

Ensure programs stay aligned with organizational objectives through quantified metrics

Estimate manufacturing capacity and manufacturing value-add costs

Calculate high-level ROI and partner with finance to complete cost-benefit analyses

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations HACCP FSSC22000 and other relevant standards

Drive manufacturing yield improvement and quality management initiatives

Develop tools and mechanisms for continuous quality monitoring

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action preventive action (CAPA) initiatives

Audit manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with global standards and local regulations

A day in the life

Work Environment

Position may require up to 50% travel to manufacturing sites

Flexibility to work various shifts as needed to support manufacturing operations

Significant time on manufacturing floor observing processes and engaging with teams

Ability to work in food manufacturing environments (temperature-controlled production areas)

• 6 years of program or project management experience
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
• Bachelors degree in Food Science Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related technical field
• 6 years of program management or process engineering experience in food manufacturing CPG or related industries
• 5 years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs across multiple locations
• Experience with food manufacturing processes including one or more : dairy meat proteins plant-based proteins beverages prepared meals bakery or similar categories
• Demonstrated experience managing manufacturing process optimization equipment qualification and capacity planning
• Knowledge of food safety regulations HACCP principles and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus across organizations
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and communicating data-driven insights
• Experience writing technical documentation narratives and presenting to senior leadership
• Knowledge of supply chain management concepts - forecasting planning sourcing optimization and logistics or equivalent
• Masters degree in Food Science Engineering or related field
• Professional certifications such as PMP Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing
• HACCP certification or Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification
• Experience with contract manufacturing and vendor management
• Knowledge of BRC SQF or FSSC22000 quality management systems
• Experience with manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Experience managing direct reports and developing engineering teams
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience in high-volume fast-paced manufacturing environments

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX Austin - 115600.00 - 160000.00 USD annually

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Manufacturing & Controls,5S,Manufacturing Management,Kaizen,Chemistry,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1